Responsible for coordinating or assisting Director of Ambulatory Services, Area Case Managers and Healthcare Professionals with education.

Data Collection and analysis for QI activities.

Coordinates utilization management with departmental directors and managers in keeping with institutional objectives.

Coordinates and communicates patient care services among multiple caregivers through the continuum from pre-admission through discharge based on age, cultural and individual patient needs. Including: Participates in pre-admission screening of the patient; Intervenes with barriers and delays in care or service; Coordinates services; Validates patients' criteria for continued stay; Facilitates/documents patient care conferences; Communicates with healthcare professionals externally to enhance continuum of care.

Serves as educational resource to Wound Care nursing staff

Serves on Hospital Committees, as need and as requested.

Initiates, updates and maintains outpatient charts including: Admission assessments, H&P's and Progress notes; Photo documentation of wounds seen in outpatient setting; Nursing and physician progress notes; Ensure wound care dictation is current in medical record; Ensure current lab and diagnostic testing is posted in medical record

Perform wound care procedures according to established hospital wound protocols.

Certified by the NCCPA (National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants). National PA certification as either a Family, Acute Care, or Emergency Physician Assistant. Prescription licensure and DEA Certification. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Experience:

Three years experience as a PA in the evaluation and management of patients with emergent, urgent and non-urgent medical problems; two years experience as a PA working within the setting of an acute care facility or an Emergency Department.